Smartdesc Newsletter: IT training, Charity Digital Skills Report insights & events with Microsoft

Welcome to the Smartdesc July newsletter. This month, we share our key takeaways from the insightful 2024 Charity Digital Skills Report. We also feature bespoke IT training, information on our friends Charity IT Leaders, and exciting networking and learning opportunities. Free charity IT resources Inconsistent IT skillsets often cause inefficiencies and a lack of confidence.…

Smartdesc Newsletter: WaterAid video case study, free Microsoft Cloud security assessment & exciting events

Welcome to the Smartdesc June newsletter. This month, we share a new video on how WaterAid tackled their IT resource challenges with a co-managed approach. We also feature a webinar with Charity IT Leaders, exciting events, free Microsoft Cloud Security assessments, and more. Free charity IT resources We are excited to release our video case…

Smartdesc Newsletter: Charity Summer Social, email best practice & data protection training

Welcome to the Smartdesc May newsletter. In case you missed it in April’s edition, we have released our annual Charity Technology Leaders Report – click here to download. This month, we share our upcoming Charity Summer Social, advice on email best practice, cyber security and data protection training, our new Copilot briefing sessions, and more.…

Smartdesc Newsletter: Charity Tech Leaders Report 2024, cyber training & exciting events

Welcome to the Smartdesc April newsletter. This month, we are thrilled to present our 2024 Charity Technology Leaders Report, providing valuable IT insights in the nonprofit sector. Additionally, don’t miss out on the exciting events we have lined up with Microsoft and ServiceNow. Free charity IT resources Our 2024 Charity Technology Leaders Report is live!…

Charity Technology Leaders Report 2024

We are excited to publish our  Charity Technology Leaders Report 2024. From January to March 2024, we conducted our second annual survey of charity technology leaders to understand the sector’s priorities, risks, challenges and opportunities around IT. The report summarises the key findings for charity IT leaders, draws out the main themes and trends, and…

Data Protection for Charities – Demystified – 19 September 2024

Would you like to improve your understanding of charity data protection? Join us at Microsoft London for our roundtable – Data Protection for Charities – Demystified – on Thursday 19 September 2024 at 10am. We provide a relaxed, safe space for questions, discussion, and to share best practice with charity peers. We will discuss key…

The PSTN Switch-Off: Future proof your telephony with Microsoft Teams

In the rapidly evolving landscape of telecommunications, there is a crucial date that charities should be aware of: the switch-off of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) in December 2025. This transition will mark a significant milestone in the journey towards fully digital communication infrastructures. After this date, all traditional copper phone lines will cease…